Video Game Hangover

We travel far into The Outer Wilds before settling into quiet life on a farm in Dragon Quest Builders 2. Also, the Backlog Attack wraps up with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and Deadly Premonition. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 03:16 - The Outer Wilds 31:05 - Dragon Quest Builders 2 47:57 - Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Curtain Call 1:09:10 - Deadly Premontion 1:22:36 - Outro

The end of the Backlog Attack is in sight as we get into Wario Ware Gold, Tomb Raider Anniversary, and reveal your picks for our listener's choice games. Also: Randy has some words about that Switch Lite. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/Bathroom Break 04:54 - Switch Lite! 17:58 - Wario Ware Gold 35:28 - Tomb Raider Anniversary 48:25 - Backlog Attack week III.8 Final Chapter Prologue 58:47 - The Outro Wilds

We're beating the summer heat with a crippling drug habit in Dr. Mario World. (That's how Dr. Mario works, right?) Also, the Backlog Attack continues with Professor Layton: The Next Generation (actually his daughter) and Front Mission Evolved. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 09:16 - Layton's Mystery Journey 29:19 - Front Mission Evolved 43:24 - Dr. Mario World 1:02:24 - Outro

The Backlog Attack kicks off with Randy cheerfully slicing and dicing robots in Kirby: Planet Robobot. Meanwhile, D.J. struggles to make sense of the Flashback HD remake, but that's OK, because there's Shadowbringers. Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro/New music 05:00 - Stranger Things Moment 06:34 - Flashback 25:30 - Kirby: Planet Robobot 35:45 - Ritual of the Moon: The Finale 46:46 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 1:00:29 - Outro

We're commemorating our 400th episode in the only way that makes sense: By definitively naming the best 400 video games ever made. Also, we kick off this summer's Backlog Attack! Episode Timeline 00:26 - Intro 01:35 - Backlog Attack/The greatest 400 video games of all time, comprehensively and definitively ranked 1:02:39 - Outro

We're beating the summer heat in the frozen mountains of Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, and the... air-conditioned spectral movie theater of Persona Q2, I guess? Also, the Ritual of the Moon nears its end, and handy tips for staying alive. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Backlog Attack: Prologue 07:11 - Become what you must 23:41 - Monster Hunter World: Iceborne 37:43 - Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth 58:45 - Ritual of the Moon 1:05:07 - Outro

With E3 and Keanu Reeves distant memories, Randy and D.J. settle back into the Nintendo groove in Cadence of Hyrule, with mixed results. Also: What to avoid, an what to avoid avoiding while slaying the spire, and another status update from the moon. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/E3 wrap-up 05:56 - SGDQ hype 12:20 - Ritual of the Moon 22:10 - Cadence of Hyrule 45:22 - Slay the Spire 1:09:24 - Outro

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is real, and we have opinions on it. Also, all the other big E3 2019 scoops, like Watch Dogs: Legion, Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy VII Remake, The Avengers, and your favorite unreleased JRPGs from the 90s! Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Animal Crossing: New Horizons 14:01 - Phantasy Star Online 2 15:53 - Microsoft/Project xCloud 24:54 - Doom Eternal/Watch Dogs Legion 28:37 - Final Fantasy VII Remake 32:26 - Cyberpunk 2077 35:24 - The Weird Avengers 37:55 - Legend of Zelda trifecta 43:33 - More old games 50:35 - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 52:37 - Luigi's Mansion 3 54:04 - 12 Minutes 58:22 - No-shows 1:02:22 - Outro

Randy and D.J. finally initiate the month-long Ritual of the Moon. Also, hunting monsters with inadequately sized axes in Dauntless, and reevaluating our life choices in Slay the Spire. And: E3 looms. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/E3 hype gondola 21:57 - Ritual of the Moon: Week 1 37:21 - Dauntless 54:04 - Slay the Spire 1:12:55 - Outro

In a shocking twist, Randy sets up a factory farm on a remote planet in Slime Rancher. Meanwhile, D.J. navigates the ups, downs, and excessive spikes of adventure-puzzler The Way. Also, anyone want a Gameboy with a hand crank?! Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 02:09 - Ritual of the Moon 04:28 - Playdate 24:16 - The Way 45:26 - Slime Rancher 1:08:51 - Outro

Randy embarks on a magical journey to the world of Culdcept Revolt. D.J. faces his greatest fear in Cosmic Star Heroine. Also: What does The Division 2 have in common with Final Fantasy XIV? Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Tetris 99 08:07 - Ritual of the Moon 11:12 - Phantasy Star 16:19 - The Division 2 22:46 - Culdcept Revolt 46:46 - Cosmic Star Heroine 57:54 - Outro

Randy finds his calling as a traveling bard in Wandersong. Meanwhile, D.J. gets extra weird with Eternal Senia, which is probably a clicker game, then takes a lightning tour of Japan to explore Kyoto's red gates in, naturally, Explore Kyoto's Red Gates. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro/Surprise! It's the Flash 06:44 - Phantasy Star 12:08 - Eternal Senia 23:35 - Wandersong 41:28 - Explore Kyoto's Red Gates 55:21 - Outro 1:00:05 - Signing Off

A fun bear teaches Randy the ancient samurai code in Bushido Bear. D.J. plays the equally ancient Phantasy Star. A thoughtful conversation about a creator's responsibility devolves into a debate over whether or not hedgehogs should have human teeth. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 02:50 - Koji Igarashi's horrible trailer 20:05 - Bushido Bear 38:08 - Bushido Blade 40:37 - Bushido Phantasy Star 1:05:53 - Outro

Randy returns to the world of Boxboy (and Boxgirl), now in lavish high definition. D.J. gets Fire Emblem in his Dragalia Lost. And the second part of our Labo VR experience, featuring Super Mario Odyssey and Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Episode Timeline 00:36 - Intro 03:23 - The Avengers, Part Deux 13:46 - Nintendo Labo VR (feat. Mario and Zelda) 39:18 - Boxboy + Boxgirl 58:38 - Dragalia Lost x Fire Emblem Heroes 1:12:21 - Outro

Randy unleashes his secret weapons in the brand new Steamworld Quest. D.J. subjugates his adorable neighbors in The Battle of Polytopia. Paul gets slimy in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 01:45 - The Avengers!!!!!!!!! 09:35 - Steamworld Quest: The Hand of Gilgamech 29:20 - The Battle of Polytopia 44:35 - Assassin's Creed Odyssey 67:45 - Outro

Randy contemplates his new life as a fox in The First Tree. Meanwhile, D.J. contemplates his new life as a guy with cardboard strapped to his head as he delves into Nintendo Labo's VR kit. Also, making a triumphant return to the show: It's Battlefield 3! Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 02:51 - Tom Clancy's Battlefield 3 18:02 - Nintendo Labo VR 54:25 - The First Tree 72:10 - Outro

Randy discovers the joys of papercraft in Yoshi's Crafted World. Paul finally gives into Gwent in Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. And D.J. ruins the idyllic landscapes with a giant circus tent in Islanders. Episode Timeline: 00:42 - Intro 03:40 - SwitchFix wrap-up 07:02 - PlayStation Now 24:50 - Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales 38:55 - Yoshi's Crafted World 55:04 - Islanders 70:00 - Outro

We've live from PAX East 2019! Hear about weird weasel things, and simple sandwiches. Fin~ Episode Timeline: 00:36 - Intro 02:05 - PAX East 2019 70:08 - Outro

On this week’s show, we’re dancing the night away with Crypt of the Necrodancer. We also spend some time with the latest Tom Clancy opus: Baba is You. Plus, Golf Peaks, and more competently crafted Ubisoft experiences™. Episode Timeline: 00:40 - Intro 01:45 - PAX East hype 07:45 - Google Stadia 14:55 - Golf Peaks 24:02 - Crypt of the Necrodancer 36:27 - Baba is You 47:03 - Division 2 67:55 - Outro

Part 1 of our 25637852-part series on Tom Clancy's The Division 2. Randy discovers a new way to hold his Switch. Also, D.J. starts a shady underground robot fight club after getting kicked out of a shady underground mahjong fight club. Episode Timeline: 00:44 - Intro 01:50 - PAX East hype 06:35 - Switchfix 17:50 - Doman Mahjong feat. Final Fantasy XIV 32:05 - Tom Clancy's The Division 2 59:25 - Front Mission 67:55 - Outro